The Results of Phil Spencer's Leadership in Numbers: What State is Xbox in as He Leaves?

Last year, the industry discussed the transformation of Xbox into a multi-platform publisher. Today, Microsoft's gaming business enters a new era. This is an excellent opportunity to look at Phil Spencer's legacy—with numbers and charts—and understand what awaits the company next.

What this article will discuss:

• revenue of Microsoft's gaming division under Phil Spencer: what the numbers say;
• gradual decline in console sales in retrospect;
• Spencer's key decisions in the role—both positive and negative;
• Xbox's large-scale expansion under Spencer's leadership: consequences of acquiring Activision Blizzard;
• focus on Game Pass: why Microsoft couldn't scale its subscription service;
• appointment of Asha Sharma: what to expect from the new head of Microsoft Gaming;
• possible scenarios for Xbox's future path.